Nautical phrase of the day...
A irregular ongoing series of phrases providing conversation resources
for the average boater.
To LAUNCH something - to LAUNCH into:
Derived from the French lancier (to pierce) - the boat pierces the water.
Historical note: The Vikings, discoverers of America, China, Fiji and
Antarctica in addition to populating Mongolia and Minnesota, tied slaves
to the boat's launch skids to "grease" the way.
Usuage: To LAUNCH into a discussion about the appropriate type of posts.
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